GSSM’s iTEAMS camp in Beaufort County
Hello! As a GSSM parent in Beaufort County, I wanted to share with you a unique opportunity that GSSM is bringing to Beaufort County this summer. Innovation, Technology & Entrepreneurship Among Middle Schoolers, better known as iTEAMS, is a day camp for rising 7th and 8th graders that inspires students to pursue careers in the fields of computer science, technology and entrepreneurship through hands-on, team-based projects. Working cooperatively and using technology to solve problems, students explore fields like gaming, app development and cyber security.
iTEAMS will be held June 24 – 27 at Robert Smalls Middle School in Beaufort. The camp is completely free to students! We still have spots in the camp, so please pass this information along to any parents of middle schoolers you know. Interested students can apply online at http://www.scgssm.org/programs-camps/iteams/iteams-student-application.
Additionally, we are looking for college-age students to serve as teaching assistants at the camp. This is a paid position, and while anyone can apply, preference will be given to GSSM graduates. If you know someone who might be interested in applying, they can access the TA application at http://www.scgssm.org/programs-camps/iteams/iteams-gssm-alumni-ta-application.
If you have any questions about iTEAMS, please contact Brigitte Barnett, iTEAMS Camp Coordinator and GSSM Director of Recruitment, at brigitte@scgssm.org or 803-201-9168, or Sonja Taylor, iTEAMS Camp Coordinator and GSSM Diversity Recruitment Manager, atsonja@scgssm.org or 803-252-9152.
Thanks!
Pam
Pam Altman ’01
Alumni Relations Manager
South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics Foundation
(o) 803.252.9152
(f) 803.252.0634
New 3rd Option coverage & services
Here is a homeschooling option for those that are not CBCCA members:
Join us as we grow…
Carolina Homeschooler was created in 2004 to increase communication and support for South Carolina homeschoolers. In 2006, we began coordinating group trips, And now, beginning with the 2013-2014 school year, we’ll offer legal coverage for South Carolina families who homeschool under Section 59-65-47 of our homeschool law.
Our services will include an interactive online learning community for students and parents, providing optional online writing workshops, math challenges, book groups, history e-field trips, science projects, and more. Our goal is to encourage a collaborative learning environment for students and provide a supportive community for parents.
Members who are registered and confirmed by May 31 are invited to participate in our Oregon Trail virtual journey beginning on June 3. We’ll integrate history with writing, science, math, and more!
For more information, visit http://www.carolinahomeschooler.com/amembership.html
Warmly,
Dianna
PASS Test
From Melissa Magbee:
I will be in the atrium collecting PASS test materials on Wednesday, May 1 from 6:00-6:30 and between services on Sunday, May 5. Please send your scan sheets and Disposal Verification forms only. If you have finished testing and would like to give them to me tomorrow at Women’s Life that would be fine as well. Blessings!
Melissa
themagbees@gmail.com
476-6946
Looking for 1st Grade ABeka Language Books
From Katie Guthrie:
I am looking to purchase the first grade Abeka language books (student and/or teacher editions). Please email me at katie.guthrie@hotmail.com if you are looking to selling them.
Thanks,
Katie
Book Blast Used Book Sale
From Sheryl Duffy:
The school year is almost to an end and the Book Blast is only 2 months away, Jun 14th & 15th. Some of you may already be planning out next year and some of you may be just happy that this year is at an end. Either case, you may already have some books that you are planning to get rid of.
Attached are instructions to create an account and enter items to barcode and sell at the book blast. If you have sold at the book blast before, there are also instructions to transfer non-sold items to the new sale.
Not sure about this entering items stuff but still would like to do it, contact me and we can meet after Wednesday night service and I’ll give you a quick class.
If you would still like the benefits of barcoding your items but don’t have the time to enter them into the system, below is a link with the instructions for my services to enter items for you.
CHEC Book Blast Instructions 2013
Web site to input items for barcoding (please ignore the 2011 year, I am waiting for it to be updated): http://www.seller3.myconsignmentmanager.com/checbookblast/
http://checonference.com/book-blast-used-curriculum/barcoding-help-available/
To contact me, please call 843-812-2820 or email duffydsr@gmail.com
INFORMATIONAL MEETING
From Dana Nolf:
The Classical Conversations Homeschool Communities of Beaufort and Bluffton invite your family to learn how to bear fruit in wisdom, grow in understanding and soak in knowledge…
When: Friday, April 19th @2 P.M.
Where: Chick Fil A, in Beaufort, SC
2405 Boundary Street, Beaufort, SC 29906
Please join us for the afternoon, bring your children and any questions you may have about Classical Education and the three programs we have to offer your family:
Foundations, Essentials and Challenge
We will be discussing teaching methods and curriculum that can be used with children aged K4 through High School. Focused attention will be given to:
The Trivium and Classical Education
Classical Conversations Foundations Program (grades K – 6th)
Classical Conversations Essentials Program (grades 4th -6th)
Classical Conversations Challenge Program (grades 7th-12th)
Classical Conversations’ role in helping equip parents to homeschool
For more information about Classical Conversations, please visit: www.classicalconversations.com
Please RSVP to Linda Lamont (our Challenge A Director) so that we can be sure to have enough materials to hand out.
*If you have any friends that might be interested in learning about Classical Education or Classical Conversations please feel free to send this information to them. This meeting will also be an excellent resource for those looking for an exceptional grammar/writing program for their children.
RSVP: LindaLamont@msn.com Telephone number is 636-233-8996
*If no RSVP’s are received, the meeting will be canceled.
LowCountry Home-school K5 Graduation
From Brook Erickson:
Worksheets from the April 2nd Teacher Training
From Megan Shytle:
PASS Tests
From Melissa Magbee:
PASS Tests are here! There will be 3 opportunities for you to pick up your test(s) from me. I will be in the atrium on Sunday, April 7th in between services and Wednesday, April 10th from 6:00-6:30. I will also have them in the Mission’s Cafe on the morning of Wednesday the 10th during the Mom’s Fellowship time. If you have any questions, please feel free to text/call me at 843-476-6946 or email me at themagbees@gmail.com Blessings-Melissa
Tea Plantation Field Trip
From Charles Cox:
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